12 Health Benefits of Sea Salt

Sea salt is naturally obtained from the ocean waters. It is collected at high tides into large ponds, where it is then left to evaporate naturally by the sun and wind. What is left behind is the salt and minerals from the sea, which is known as sea salt.

Although it is best to naturally obtain your salt from plants, sea salt nevertheless, can offer you many health benefits. These include better organ functions, a healthier looking skin and many others. Listed are 12 health benefits that sea salt can offer you:

Bones and Teeth

Keeps the Bones Firm. 27% of the salt stored in the body is stored in the bones. The salt along with water helps to keep the bones strong and healthy. But when the body lacks salt, it takes it from the bones, which then can lead to bone diseases like osteoporosis.

Teeth. Sea salt contains the necessary minerals to help strengthen and remineralize weak and unhealthy teeth.

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Muscle Regulator

Prevents Muscle Spasms. Sea salt helps to distribute nutrients to the muscle cells so that they can function better. It helps the body to absorb more potassium, which is a muscle regulator. Thus it helps to relax muscles and thereby prevent muscle spasms and cramping.

Good for the Heart. Sea salt has been shown to not only regulate the heart rhythm, but it can also help to reduce high blood pressure when combined with water. If you find yourself with an irregular heartbeat you may want to try drinking a glass of water with a little bit of salt to help your heart beat normal again. Thus you can reduce the risk of a heart attack.

Natural Antihistamine

Allergies. Sea salt is a natural antihistamine, which helps to reduce inflammation and mucus buildup. It also helps to strengthen the immune system so that your body will not over-react to foreign particles that enter your body through the air you breathe.

Helps With Asthma. Sea salt has also shown to help with asthma. It helps to clear the airways and lungs of mucus and phlegm so that you can breathe normal again. To take advantage of this benefit simply drink a few glasses of water, then sprinkle some sea salt on your tongue.

Mental Health

Good for the Brain. Sea salt is extremely good for the brain, as it helps to draw toxins away from the brain cells. Thus you will be able to think more clearly, retain your memory and prevent Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, salt helps to maintain the communication between the brain and the rest of the body by maintaining the electrolyte levels in the body.

Helps Cure Depression. Sea salt is a natural substitute for lithium, which is a common drug used to treat depression. It naturally helps to reduce stress, controls mood swings and overall calms the body and mind without any side effects.

Good for the Kidneys

Sea salt is very good for the kidneys, as it is able to help clean the body of harmful acids through the urine. Thus it can help to prevent and dissolve kidney stones.

Regulates Fluid Levels

Sea salt naturally helps to regulate fluid levels in the body, and thereby it helps to prevent fluid retention and dehydration.

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Helps Control Drool

When the body lacks salt and water, it produces more saliva in order to lubricate the foods while chewing, swallowing and digesting. Thus you may find yourself in a pool of drool from time to time when you wake up in the middle of the night.

If it goes on for a prolonged period of time, then you may also find yourself developing a double chin, due to the fact that the salivary glands are being overworked.

Helps with Sleeping

Sea salt is a natural sedative which helps you to fall into a deep sleep at night. All you need to do is drink a glass or two of water and then sprinkle some salt on your tongue. But don’t use sea salt without water, as that could lead to a nosebleed.

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Lisa M Smith 18 months ago

Wow. I had no idea! This is a very well written article.

LivingFood Hub Author 18 months ago

Thank you Lisa, Your feedback means a lot to me. :)

CaliGirlsCorner 18 months ago

What a great article. I knew sea salt was better, I just didn't know why. Except that its not processed. Now I know. Thank you for the info.

LivingFood Hub Author 18 months ago

CaliGirlsCorner, You are welcome!

Anonymous 17 months ago

Thank You for this article. My grandma always said brush your teeth with sea salt if you want to remove that decay on your top tooth. It was unnoticeable, but it always bothered me. It's not like I didn't trust my grandma,but I thought it wouldn't work. Guess what? It accually worked. Thank you. And are there any ways to use sea salt like facial s rub, tooth paste...?

LivingFood Hub Author 17 months ago

Anonymous, Thank you for the tip! I would have thought it might be too hard on your teeth to brush them with salt, but its good to know that it isn't and that it works.

And yes you can use sea salt as a facial scrub...you can mix it with a variety of things, but my favorite and most economical ingredients are soaked rice (finely ground), baking soda and sea salt and water. I like to make rice milk, and then use the pulp that is left over for the scrub.

YOu can also do that with any kind of nuts such as almonds...almonds are a natural moisturizer, but I find rice cleanses more.

As for toothpaste, I can't say because I have never tried it. I only use the salt to rinse after brushing.

daisyjae Level 2 Commenter 12 months ago

I was wondering if sea salt was better for you, thanks for this info, rated up & useful!

LivingFood Hub Author 12 months ago

Hi daisyjae, yes sea salt is better than normal table salt. Just make sure though that you purchase unrefined sea salt because it contains many minerals that are good for your health. If it is refined and white in color, then it doesn't contain those minerals and is similar to regular table salt.

Ashantina Level 1 Commenter 12 months ago

Ive had asthma since childhood and Ive been using a salt pipe for a few months now... in such a short space of time it has worked wonders!! Am now looking into using sea salt for my skin :)

Great hub. Up

LivingFood Hub Author 12 months ago

Ashantina, I have never heard of a salt pipe, but I am glad that it is working for you! I have had breathing problems in the past and not being able to breathe is one of the worst things. Sea salt is great for the skin, I love it.